Can you freeze Spanikopita?!
Can you freeze Spanikopita?
Anyone know if it's freezable? Please do tell. thanks!
Answers:
Is Frozen Food Safe?
Food stored constantly at 0 °F will always be safe. Only the quality suffers with lengthy freezer storage. Freezing keeps food safe by slowing the movement of molecules, causing microbes to enter a dormant stage. Freezing preserves food for extended periods because it prevents the growth of microorganisms that cause both food spoilage and foodborne illness.
What Can You Freeze?
You can freeze almost any food. Some exceptions are canned food or eggs in shells. However, once the food (such as a ham) is out of the can, you may freeze it.
Being able to freeze food and being pleased with the quality after defrosting are two different things. Some foods simply don't freeze well. Examples are mayonnaise, cream sauce and lettuce. Raw meat and poultry maintain their quality longer than their cooked counterparts because moisture is lost during cooking.
Use this website for more information
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/fact_sheets/foc...
Spanikopita contains egg whites and phyllo dough. It should be kept in a high temperature cooler not freezer. Freezer burn may destroy the phyllo dough since it becomes so fragile after you defrost.
check the package for an expiration date or label for keep frozen. This will help you determine if this product can withstand freezer burn.
Yes. They actually sell it frozen in Trader Joes...
I've bought it frozen, and it comes out fine. So, I'd say yes.
Watch for freezer burn though, the filo dough won't last long in the freezer. Also, re-bake it, don't microwave.